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supportive
[ suh-pawr-tiv, -pohr- ]
adjective
- giving support.
- providing sympathy or encouragement:
His family was supportive of his attempts to be a writer.
- providing additional help, information, etc.; auxiliary:
manufacturers of supportive materials.
- Medicine/Medical. helping to maintain a normal physiological balance, as by the intravenous administration of required nutriment.
Other Word Forms
- ܱ·ǰi·Ա noun
- ԴDzȴܱ·ǰi adjective
- ܲȴܱ·ǰi adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of supportive1
Example Sentences
Though the organization is not always supportive of tax credits, the federation has always supported the film and TV program, she said.
“The way Alec encourages everyone to feel fully free to move without judgment is a huge part of this. It was a truly supportive environment.”
They're so supportive whenever I talk about my experiences with friendship, my eating disorder and more recently, they supported me through my BRCA2 diagnosis.
He some people may be supportive of the flags, but he said they should be placed "on their property".
“I mean, when I tell you every single person that was there was incredibly kind and loving and supportive, and helpful, I mean it. Every single person.”
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